BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Or Replacing Fuel Filler Pipe
(Petrol/Gasoline)
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!
Before starting the engine for the first time:
- Fill fuel tank with at least 5 liters of fuel.
- Check ground connection at fuel filler neck to body for continuity.
If
necessary, clean contact surface between body and fuel filler pipe screw
connection.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Draw off FUEL from fuel tank
- Remove REAR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM
Unhook retaining strap (1) from tank flap.
Open cap and set to one side.
Fig. 11: Identifying Tank Flap Retaining Strap
Release plastic nut (1).
Installation:
Check plastic nut (1), replace if necessary.
Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ.
Unclip line holder (2).
Release hexagon nut (3).
Installation:
Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ.
Fig. 12: Identifying Quick Release Coupling, Line Holder And Nut
Release quick-release coupling (4).
Unclip line (1).
Installation:
Make sure lines (1) and (2) are correctly seated in holder.
Fig. 13: Identifying Line Holders
IMPORTANT: There may be residual amounts of fuel in the tank!
Catch escaping fuel in a suitable container.
Fig. 14: Identifying Fuel Tank Hose Clip And Quick-Release Coupling
Unfasten hose clip (1).
Installation:
Check hose clamp, replace if necessary.
Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ.
Release quick-release coupling (2).
Remove fuel filler pipe.
Replacement
Unfasten hose clip (1).
Installation:
Check hose clamp, replace if necessary.
Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ.
Detach filler hose (2) from fuel filler pipe (3).
Fig. 15: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe, Filler Hose And Hose Clip
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Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready. Catch and dispose of
escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: E
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING CARBON CANISTER
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove rear right WHEEL ARCH COVER
Unlock quick-release fasteners (1) and disconnect vent lines.
Release screws (2)
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The Principle
The HUD can be compared to a projection device. A light source is required to
project the HUD information.
The two LED arrays (red and green) serve as the light source. The image content
is created by the TFT
projection display. The TFT projection display can be compared to a filter
Fixture MW
Note: For holding rear axle final drive during removal and installation.
SI number
01 01 07 (333)
Consisting of:
1 = 0496019 Joint
2 = 0496020 Frame
NOTE: (Main frame)
Fig. 21: Identifying Fixture (335200)
3 = 0496077 Support
4 = 0496078 Fixture
NOTE: (Fixture for foam material insert)
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